Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh

10/13/2026

Last week, OLLI Director, Lisa Sharfstein, and member and instructor, Tom Allen, had a chance to connect with Bernard Osher, founder of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, at the national OLLI conference.

09/24/2026

Join the Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing for "Insider Perspective: A Conversation on CMS, Pharmaceutical Policy, and Drug Pricing," a rare look at how policy decisions are shaped within CMS, including recent developments related to GLP-1 drugs.

The event takes place on Monday, Sept. 28 from 12 to 1 PM in 3785 Scaife Hall. Registration is appreciated. https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/insider-perspective-a-conversation-on-cms-pharmaceutical-policy-and-drug-pricing

09/22/2026

On Friday, Oct. 2, join us for the next event in our Monthly Music Series, a lecture and performance of chamber music for cello and piano. This series, held in partnership with University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in the Hill District and Opus: Impact, is open to OLLI members and the community. Links in comments to register. (video from last month's event on Italian art songs)

09/09/2026

Join our travel partner Collette for an information session about next year's travel adventure discovering the Flavors of Chile and Argentina. Favorite OLLI instructor Ricardo Llovet will be there for some highlights of the terroir and w**e of the region as well.

✅Thursday, September 10, 3:00 p.m. EST
✅Register via Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/NdQOKMr0T5OiXJPi5f6cUg

09/07/2026

The University of Pittsburgh and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Do you love your online classes but wish you had more opportunities to interact with other members?

Join OLLI at Pitt's Steep & Speak online coffee hours! They are every other Friday from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. during the fall term.

Register and join us!

https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/YdtaSriUT-OCE1vmdHYbcA

09/01/2026

Looking forward to seeing our North Oakland neighbors this Tuesday, September 1, at 5:00 p.m. on the Gallagher Lawn, 234 North Dithridge Street!

08/31/2026

Today is the first day of OLLI at Pitt classes for the Fall 2026 term. Whether you are online or on campus, we hope this time of learning is a wonderful one!

08/25/2026

Block parties start next week. North Oakland, here we come!

Fall term, meet Be A Good Neighbor Block Party season. 🤝🎉 Join us throughout Oakland every Tuesday in September for fun, food, and community. All are welcome; parties take place rain or shine! ☀️

Save the date(s) and find more info at www.community.pitt.edu/2026blockparties